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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,975.19, 41,364.94 and 16,545.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,975.19, 41,364.94 and 16,545.47 is: 22,832.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,975.19 : 41,364.94 = 16,545.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,975.19/41,364.94 = 16,545.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,975.19x = 41,364.94 × 16,545.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,975.19x = 684,402,441.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,402,441.69/29,975.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.30

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